TLDR;
The video presents the chilling murder case of Renu Agrawal in Hyderabad, highlighting the importance of vigilance and thorough background checks when hiring domestic help. It details how two men, recently employed as a cook and a house servant, conspired to rob the Agrawal household, resulting in Renu's brutal murder. The case exposes critical lapses in hiring practices and raises concerns about the safety of families.
- The crime was committed by a cook and a house servant with prior criminal records.
- The incident highlights the need for strict background checks and police verification.
- The video stresses the importance of personal vigilance and security measures.
Introduction [0:01]
On September 10th, CCTV footage captured two individuals leaving an apartment in Hyderabad, unaware of the heinous crime they had just committed. The video serves as a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and evil can lurk beneath a facade of normalcy. The case underscores the fragility of trust in modern times.
The Agarwal Family [0:58]
Rakesh and Renu Agarwal lived a prosperous life in Hyderabad with their two children. Rakesh managed a steel business, while Renu took care of the home. Their son, Shubham, assisted in the business, and their daughter, Tamanna, was pursuing higher studies out of state. Despite being in their 50s, Renu and Rakesh maintained a loving relationship. However, their peaceful existence was shattered on September 10, 2025.
Discovery of the Crime [2:12]
On the evening of September 10th, Rakesh Agarwal and his son Shubham returned home to find the door locked and Renu unresponsive. A maintenance worker entered the flat through the balcony and discovered Renu's lifeless body. The scene was gruesome, with Renu's body covered in blood, and the apartment ransacked. The shocking discovery prompted Rakesh to alert the police immediately.
Initial Investigation [3:37]
Police arrived swiftly at the crime scene in the high-security Swan Lake Township. The crime scene indicated a violent struggle, with Renu's hands and feet bound, and blood splattered throughout the apartment. A blood-stained pressure cooker was found nearby. The police questioned Rakesh, who mentioned that Renu had not answered his calls earlier that evening. With no signs of forced entry, suspicion fell on someone familiar with the household.
Postmortem and CCTV Footage [5:47]
The postmortem report revealed that Renu had suffered over 40 injuries from sharp objects and blunt force trauma, with the cause of death determined to be between 3:00 and 5:00 PM. Reviewing CCTV footage, police identified two men leaving the apartment with a travel bag around 5:05 PM. These men were later seen leaving the premises on a scooter.
Identifying the Suspects [6:38]
Rakesh identified one of the men in the CCTV footage as Harsh, a cook he had hired just ten days prior. The other man was Roshan, a servant who worked for Riya Agarwal on the 14th floor and had access to her scooter. Both men were connected to an agency that provided domestic help from Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal. Realizing that valuables were missing, police suspected the travel bag contained stolen items.
The Manhunt [7:30]
Police initiated a widespread search, alerting local stations and checking highway cameras for the scooter. They contacted the agency owner, Shankar, who confirmed that both men were from Ranchi, Jharkhand. Five teams were formed to track them down, with some monitoring transportation hubs and others heading to Ranchi. The scooter was found in Madhapur, and the suspects' photos were circulated on social media.
Apprehension of the Culprits [8:22]
A cab company owner recognized the suspects from the circulated photos. The cab driver had driven them from Secunderabad to Ranchi on the night of the murder for ₹15,000. Police tracked the cab's route and located the suspects at Roshan's cousin Raju Verma's house. On September 12, 2025, Harsh and Roshan were arrested, along with Raju Verma for providing shelter.
Confessions and Motives [9:21]
Renu had recently sought a cook and was referred to Harsh through Roshan, who worked for her neighbor, Riya Agarwal. Harsh, overwhelmed by the affluence he witnessed, noticed an open locker with valuables and conspired with Roshan to rob the house. They planned the robbery for September 10th, knowing Renu would be alone.
The Murder [11:45]
On the day of the planned robbery, Harsh let Roshan into the flat after the maid had left. They ambushed Renu, hitting her with a pressure cooker until she fell unconscious. They tied her up and searched for valuables. When Renu refused to reveal the safe's passcode, they brutally attacked her with knives and scissors. Ultimately, they slit her throat and bludgeoned her head with the pressure cooker.
Aftermath and Escape [13:57]
After killing Renu, Harsh and Roshan stole her jewelry, showered in the apartment, changed clothes, and packed the stolen items into a bag. They left the apartment, took the elevator to the basement, and fled on the scooter.
The Getaway [14:21]
The perpetrators abandoned the scooter in Madhapur to confuse investigators. They took a train to Secunderabad, but fearing detection, they hired a cab to Ranchi. Roshan contacted his cousin Raju for financial assistance to pay for the cab.
Recovery of Evidence and Background Checks [15:20]
Upon their arrest, police recovered stolen gold, jewelry, cash, and expensive watches. Fingerprints on the murder weapons matched Harsh and Roshan. Shockingly, Harsh was a drug addict with a history in rehab, and Roshan had multiple criminal cases, including attempted murder.
Systemic Failures and Recommendations [15:52]
The case exposes the negligence of hiring agencies that fail to conduct proper background checks and police verifications. This institutional failure places families at risk. The video urges families to conduct personal cross-checks and police verifications, secure their homes with CCTV systems, and avoid exposing valuables. Stricter laws are needed for placement agencies to prevent such tragedies.
Conclusion [17:41]
The video emphasizes that the story is not about distrusting all domestic workers, but about the dangers posed by individuals with criminal histories exploiting systemic weaknesses. While trust is essential, it should be balanced with vigilance. Security requires both trust and caution.
